Duro-Last EPS Fiberglass Facer User Manual
Duro-guard, Eps fiberglass facer, Flat and tapered panels
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Updated: 11/4/2013
DURO-GUARD
®
EPS FIBERGLASS FACER
FLAT AND TAPERED PANELS
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Description:
Duro-Guard
®
EPS Fiberglass Facer is a premium
insulation consisting of a superior closed-cell,
lightweight and resilient expanded polystyrene (EPS)
which is factory laminated to a durable fiberglass
facer. It meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM
C 578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular
Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.
• Available in both flat and tapered panels in
order to meet thermal insulation needs as well
as provide slope for proper roof drainage.
• May be used directly under Duro-Last
membranes. This saves labor by eliminating
the need for installing a separate cover board
or slip sheet.
• Use with mechanically attached or Duro-Bond®
systems. Membrane shall not be adhered to
this product.
• Provides long-term thermal insulation value.
• Does not contain CFCs or HCFCs.
• Superior
moisture
resistance.
• 100%
recyclable.
• Type VIII, 1.25 pcf, per ASTM C 578.
• Refer to Table 3 for physical properties.
Recommended Uses:
• Mechanically attached Duro-Last roof systems.
• Duro-Bond
®
roof systems.
• Metal retrofit roof systems.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc:
• May achieve UL Class A fire rating on
noncombustible decks without the use of a
cover board. Refer to Duro-Last’s UL Listings
(TGFU.R10128) for assembly details
(
www.ul.com
).
Factory Mutual Global:
• Refer to FM Approval’s RoofNav for details on
FM Approved systems (
www.roofnav.com
).
Flat Panels:
• Typical
sizes:
o
4 ft. x 4 ft. (1220 mm x 1220 mm).
o
4 ft. x 8 ft. (1220 mm x 2440 mm).
o
Thickness: Up to 40 inch (1016 mm).
Figure 1. Duro-Guard EPS Fiberglass Facer (Top Layer)
Tapered Panels:
• Typical
sizes:
o
4 ft. x 4 ft. (1220 mm x 1220 mm).
o
4 ft. x 8 ft. (1220 mm x 2440 mm).
o
Thicknesses: 0 to 40 inch (0 to 1016 mm).
• Precut cricket and saddle systems are
available.
• Taper designs and shop drawings are
available.
• Custom sizes are available.
Figure 2. Duro-Guard EPS Fiberglass Facer Taper
TABLE 1. TYPICAL TAPER PANEL DIMENSIONS
ID SLOPE*
Thickness
A1
⅛” per 12”
1%
EPS panels can be
formed up to 40” thick.
The starting thickness of
the tapered panels can
be custom ordered based
on project requirements.
A2
⅛” per 12”
1%
A3
⅛” per 12”
1%
A4
⅛” per 12”
1%
C1
¼” per 12”
2%
C2
¼” per 12”
2%
C3
¼” per 12”
2%
C4
¼” per 12”
2%
E1
½” per 12”
4%
E2
½” per 12”
4%
E3
½” per 12”
4%
E4
½” per 12”
4%
* Contact Duro-Last for additional slope options.